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F-16MU Falcon

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General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (literally - a fighting falcon - named after the mascot of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs) - American multifunctional light fighter of the fourth generation

The last of 2231 F-16s for the US Air Force were handed over to the customer in 2005. The upgraded F-16 continues to be produced for export in 2018; in particular, in June 2018, 16 aircraft were ordered by Bahrain, 14 by Slovakia and 8 by Bulgaria in the F-16V version.

Developed in 1974 by General Dynamics. Transferred to service in 1978. In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to Lockheed Corporation (now Lockheed Martin).

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AG1 Turbine accelerator
AG2 Ejection hook
AG3 Parachute
AG4 Brake panels
AG5 Cabin
AG6 Auto Aim
AG7 Bulbs
AG8 nothing

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 30.4ft (9.3m)
  • Length 49.6ft (15.1m)
  • Height 17.5ft (5.3m)
  • Empty Weight 12,498lbs (5,669kg)
  • Loaded Weight 27,581lbs (12,510kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 17.233
  • Wing Loading 16.8lbs/ft2 (81.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,645.5ft2 (152.9m2)
  • Drag Points 6037

Parts

  • Number of Parts 684
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 3,486